Carine Cats Teeball
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Teeball Umpires

Umpiring is not only an amazing way to be involved with the sport of Tee Ball but it is an essential role, without which, the game simply would not be possible.

Get Involved!

At the Carine Cats Tee Ball Club, we strongly encourage all parents & juniors to be involved in the game through umpiring, ensuring that everyone is supported right throughout the season.

So, what do you need to know to umpire at Carine?

Umpiring Courses

The Tee Ball Association of WA organise and run accreditation courses each year right across the metropolitan area and you can check their website for the next available class. Bookings are made directly via their website and, if you are a member with the Carine Cats Ball Club, the fee is covered.

To be eligible to attend a Level 1 umpire class, the participant must be 12 years of age at the time of doing the class.

Junior Umpires

At Carine, we are invested in developing players for life in the diamond sports arena, but this also means that we need umpires and there’s no better place to start than as a Junior.

Although the club would prefer that parents get involved in the umpiring of your team, sometimes this just isn’t possible. Not everyone is available every week.

Great news is that, for a small fee, we do have JUNIOR UMPIRES who are available to umpire your games.

Our junior umpires have all played Teeball at Carine for years, many have represented the Carine Cats at State Championships, and all are Level 1 Accredited.

If your team requires an umpire, they can book via an email at [email protected].

Junior Umpires are to be paid at the conclusion of the game by the Team Manager at a rate of $30 per game.

Carine Rules

In order to give every player the best opportunity to participate, learn, develop and, most importantly, enjoy the game of Tee Ball, Carine Cats Ball Club use a modified rule set dependent upon age group.

UNDER 7s

As our youngest age category, the following rule amendments apply:

  • 3 Strikes rule removed (batter keeps batting until they successfully hit the ball), any hit after the 3rd strike can only be for a maximum of 2 bases
  • No Dead Ball rule, if the ball passes the dead ball line “Time” is called, runners do not gain an extra base
  • Obstruction / Interference are not enforced, nullified any advantage and help the player understand
  • PRIOR TO CHRISTMAS ONLY – 3 Out rule removed, team bats through 9 batters. Post-Christmas rounds, 3 Out rule applies

UNDER 9s

Stepping up to a full-size diamond, the following modified rules apply for Rounds 1-5 ONLY;

  • 3 Strikes rule removed (batter keeps batting until they successfully hit the ball), any hit after the 2nd strike can only be for a maximum of 2 bases
  • No Dead Ball rule, if the ball passes the dead ball line “Time” is called, runners do not gain an extra base
  • Obstruction / Interference are not enforced, nullified any advantage and help the player understand

For Round 6 onwards, FULL Tee Ball rules apply.

SENIORS

As our oldest, and usually most experienced players, full rules apply to all Seniors rounds.